The Spain Euro 2024 squad will come around sooner than you think, as the two-time winners look towards the next major tournament.
With their period of dominance long gone, Spain find themselves in a phase of transition – although they'll be hoping that exiting the last World Cup at the hands of Morocco in the quarter-finals was the low point. Euro 2024 represents new opportunity, though.
There's a new man in the dugout – Luis de la Fuente – and La Roja have at their disposal some of the most prodigious talent in the world – the likes of Barcelona duo Gavi and Lamine Yamal, who are complemented by players in their prime like Rodri and captain Alvaro Morata – making them an intriguing prospect.
Their first task at the finals in Germany: navigating the group of death, which also contains holders Italy, Croatia and Albania.
As with every team in the tournament, FourFourTwo will bring you all the latest on Spain as we report live from the European Championship.
Spain's squad
Spain Euro 2024 squad: The squad for the March friendlies against Colombia and Brazil
GK: Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad)
GK: David Raya (Arsenal on loan from Brentford)
GK: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao)
DF: Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr)
DF: Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad)
DF: Jose Gaya (Valencia)
DF: Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
DF: Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
DF: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
DF: Dani Vivian (Athletic Bilbao)
DF: Jesus Navas (Sevilla)
MF: Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
MF: Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad)
MF: Fabian Ruiz (PSG)
MF: Alex Baena (Villarreal)
MF: Rodri (Manchester City)
MF: Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
FW: Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid)
FW: Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
FW: Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig)
FW: Joselu (Real Madrid on loan from Espanyol)
FW: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
FW: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
FW: Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)
FW: Pablo Sarabia (Wolves)
Spain Euro 2024 squad numbers
Squad numbers are yet to be confirmed for Euro 2024.
Spain manager: Luis de la Fuente
Luis de la Fuente, Spain manager (Image credit: Getty Images)
Having managed Spain's U19, U21 and U23 sides – leading the former two to European glory – Luis de la Fuente was promoted to the senior job following Luis Enrique's resignation after La Roja's World Cup exit.
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A two-time La Liga champion with Athletic Bilbao as a player, De la Fuente knows what it takes to win big trophies – and he's already guided Spain to glory in the Nations League.
Spain's star player
Rodri
Rodri is one of the first names on the Spain teamsheet (Image credit: Getty Images)
Undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in the world, Rodri has won it all with Manchester City – most recently sealing their maiden Champions League triumph by scoring the winner in last season's final.
The former Atletico Madrid and Villarreal man is a significant threat with his shots from range – and he showed his versatility by operating at centre-back during the 2022 World Cup.
FAQs
How many players are Spain allowed to take to Euro 2024?
UEFA confirmed in February that each competing nation will be able to name a final squad of 23 players in their Euro 2024 squads, including a mandatory three goalkeepers.
After a couple of tournaments featuring 26-player teams, UEFA have now reverted from the expanded squad.
National managers were allowed to bring 26 players to 2021's European Championship for the first time at a major tournament, as a special measure brought in due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the fixture congestion, the expanded squads returned for the World Cup. Without those same issues, 23-player squads have made a return.
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Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
